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Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps

Summit · $202/week · ★ 4.7 (133 reviews)

A variety of day camps offering traditional, specialty, and sports programs for children and teens.

▌ Editor's read The Summit Area YMCA website (theSAY.org) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their various summer camp programs, including Camp Cannundus, Camp Arrowhead, and specialty camps. They are a non-profit organization, as indicated by their 'About Us' section. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While not explicitly listed as ACA accredited on their site, the YMCA brand generally adheres to high standards. Google reviews for the Summit Area YMCA show a rating of 4.5 stars based on 107 reviews, with many positive comments about staff and program quality. They offer financial assistance to make camp accessible to more families. Their social media presence includes an active Instagram (@summitareaymca) and Facebook (SummitAreaYMCA) page, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–15

Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 3–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 67 Maple St, Summit, NJ 07901, USA
  • Phone: 908-273-3330
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 202

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps

What ages does Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps accept?
Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps cost?
Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps publishes $202/week for the standard session. 202 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps's hours?
Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps?
Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps provide lunch?
Summit Area YMCA Summer Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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